Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research design?
A) Researchers begin by developing hypotheses then they test them using empirical data.
B) Researchers ignore past research studies on their topic so that their work can be original.
C) Researchers never attempt to replicate their findings in a diverse social setting.
D) Researchers develop measurement tools during the data collection phase.
A
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a. a statistical technique for assessing the validity of multiple?item scales. b. short scales used in the evaluation of human service practice. c. a scale discrimination technique. d. a technique for avoiding response bias
Policy advocacy can receive a real boost when:
a) The supporting organization behind the advocacy campaign has been functioning for at least five years b) The primary supporting organization has a good and long standing relationship to the media c) The policy practitioner has a connection to a "legitimate" organization d) The advocacy campaign is very well funded
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is significant because it
A. was the first concession made by Congress to organized labor B. recognized the contributions of women in the workforce C. established the minimum wage and forty hour work week D. prohibited the use of minorities and children as strikebreakers
Lacy is a case worker at a state-funded domestic violence shelter. Her responsibilities include staffing the crisis hotline and completing intake interviews with individuals who need assistance. Lacy has a list of specific questions she is required to ask during the intake interview. After the interview is complete, Lacy writes a report in which she identifies the problem, summarizes case
information, and makes recommendations regarding the applicant. The type of report that Lacy writes following the intake interview would most likely be called a(n): A) ?process record. B) ?summary record. C) ?assessment record. D) ?case record.